Wednesday, April 29, 2009

High School Course

We live in the Greatest Country in the United States. We dominate the World's oceans, and control 80% of the World's commerce. The United States is the force leading the way for the future. I'm not convinced that we will continue this trend, however.

Our nation is full of consumers. Not only do we control commerce, we also consume 65% of the World's goods and services.

So how do we change our future? Let me tell you my opinion...

I truly believe education is the key to a different future. I do not believe our current educational system provides the key to the future. No, our children need so much more than that.

Our current system was great when it was designed during the agriculture economy that founded our country. It even worked well during the industrial age. The problem today is that our children are being taught how to to read and write and get a good job in a society and economy no longer driven by agriculture or industrial production.

We are now part of the fastest changing economy we've ever known. The information age requires a different set of tools.

1. First, our children must learn what money is and how money works. Money is not merely a tool for consumption. When money is used this way, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.

2. Second, our children must learn new skills in how they earn. Do they own their own business? Do they own multiple business'? Do they learn how to have multiple streams of income?

Wild, uncontrolled spending has proven itself to create an entitlement mindset in our society. This is a problem and must be brought to an end in our society.

That is why I am working on a new course for high school students to teach children how to begin their adult lives with a solid financial foundation. Production on this course is in place. I'm working round the clock to develop and market this new tool. It is imperative to our future as a country for our children to learn how to manage their money and our future responsibly.

For more information please stay tuned.

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